37580, several

Closes: 13 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 37580, several
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 July 2026
Contact Officer: Zoe Hutchinson on Zoe.Hutchinson@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6192

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Details: The Human Rights Branch in Justice and Community Safety (JACS) Legislation, Policy and Programs advises on policy and law reform and administers initiatives related to human rights, social policy, anti-discrimination, victims of crime, disability justice, redress, justice reform and restorative justice.

The Senior Director, Inclusion and Victim Policy will provide leadership to drive strategic priorities in a fast-paced work environment, working with justice portfolio agencies and collaborating across business units responsible for the delivery of justice outcomes and actions. Areas of responsibility include victims of crime and restorative justice policy, disability justice and the redress scheme.  This opportunity is available from 10 September to 13 November 2026.

The Senior Director, Human Rights and Social Policy leads the team responsible for a broad range of social policy including human rights and discrimination legislation; official visitors; births deaths and marriages registration; privacy and FOI laws; guardianship and supported decision making and preventing elder abuse. The team is also responsible for scrutinising and assessing all government bills for compatibility with the Human Rights Act. This opportunity is available for three weeks in September/October 2026; and then again from mid-November through to December 2026.

These temporary vacancies are opportunities to lead these dynamic teams to deliver policy and programs that make a significant contribution to the Government’s justice reform agenda with a tangible impact on the community.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:  

• Experience in policy is highly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law or a related field or significant study towards gaining qualifications is highly desirable.

Notes: There are three anticipated temporary vacancies – one in the Inclusion and Victim Policy team:

• 10 September 2026 to 13 November 2026;

and two in the Human Rights and Social Policy team:

• three weeks in September/October 2026
• from mid-November 2026 to late December 2026.

These positions may be subject to extension up to six months.

Suitably qualified applicants from this EOI may be considered for identical vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a current curriculum vitae, including the details of two referees; and a one-page pitch on why you are the best person for this role.  Please address the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities from the attached Position Description in your response.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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There are three anticipated temporary vacancies – one in the Inclusion and Victim Policy team from 10 September 2026 to 13 November 2026 and two in the Human Rights and Social Policy team for three weeks in September/October 2026 and again from mid-November 2026 to late December 2026. These positions may be subject to extension up to six months.